Nathan Scheer has made 33 percent of his 3-point shots during his Missouri State career, averaging a high of 5.1 points per game as a junior. NEWS-LEADER FILE PHOTO

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SCRANTON

There comes a time in most college basketball players' careers when reality sets in. Not everyone is destined for stardom, individual accolades, bold headlines and a lucrative future shooting hoops professionally.

Which brings us to how players handle it when asked to fill a role instead of a stat sheet. Dive onto the floor for loose balls. Stand your ground and draw charging fouls. Set a screen, even if it means getting steamrolled.